1971 Ford F 100 F100 302 Sitting On Hill About Six Years Finally Got Off Start

1971 FORD F-100
147,000 MILES
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RYANCARTERJAMES
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i have a 1971 ford f100 with a 302 and it was sitting on a hill for about six years and i finally got it off the hill and i got her to start after i installed a starter, a fuel pump, an ignition switch, an ignition coil, starter solenoid, and she didn't idle for long before she tried to turn off and now she wont do anything when i turn the key and yes i have checked the battery and it is fine what else could it be please help me
Oct 24, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Sitting that long could have the carburetor full of dirt, it might need to be cleaned.
Oct 24, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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